“ANALYZING THE ROLE OF THE COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA IN CURBING ANTI-COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS: CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES”

AUTHOR – ANSHIKA ARORA* & DR ABHIRANJAN DIXIT**

* STUDENT AT LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN, UTTARANCHAL university

** Associate professor law at law college dehradun, Uttaranchal university

BEST CITATION – ANSHIKA ARORA & DR ABHIRANJAN DIXIT, “ANALYZING THE ROLE OF THE COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA IN CURBING ANTI-COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS: CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES”, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (10) OF 2025, PG. 833-841, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The Competition Commission of India (CCI)’s role in controlling and preventing anti-competitive agreements in India is examined in this paper. Anti-competitive agreements, such as cartels, price-fixing, and bid-rigging, can reduce competition, increase prices, and harm consumers and businesses.  The primary authority in charge of ensuring that there is fair competition in the market is the CCI, which was established by the Competition Act of 2002. The study examines how the CCI investigates such agreements, the tools and powers it uses, and the major cases it has handled successfully.

 While the CCI has taken strong actions in several important cases, the paper also highlights the challenges it faces.  These include proving secret agreements, handling complex economic data, and dealing with delays in the legal process.  The study also makes a comparison between the United States’ enforcement system and India’s, highlighting important distinctions and areas for improvement. Overall, this study shows that while the CCI has made progress, there is still a need for stronger enforcement, better cooperation among authorities, and more awareness among businesses and consumers.  The paper concludes with recommendations for enhancing the CCI’s effectiveness in promoting Indian markets that are fair and competitive.

Keywords

Competition Commission of India (CCI), Anti-Competitive Agreements, Cartels, Price-Fixing, Competition Law, Market Regulation, Challenges, India, United States, Legal Enforcement